irrupt
[ ih-ruhpt ]
verb (used without object)
to break or burst in suddenly.
to manifest violent activity or emotion, as a group of persons.
(of animals) to increase suddenly in numbers through a lessening of the number of deaths.
Origin of irrupt
11850–55; <Latin irruptus;see irruption
Other words from irrupt
- un·ir·rupt·ed, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for irrupt
irrupt
/ (ɪˈrʌpt) /
verb(intr)
to enter forcibly or suddenly
(of a plant or animal population) to enter a region suddenly and in very large numbers
(of a population) to increase suddenly and greatly
Origin of irrupt
1C19: from Latin irrumpere to rush into, invade, from rumpere to break, burst
Derived forms of irrupt
- irruption, noun
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